The application of "Rain Classroom" in Pharmacology teaching for MBBS international students / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Objective:To compare the effects of "Rain Classroom" teaching model and traditional teaching model in the Pharmacology teaching for MBBS international students.Methods:A total of 55 MBBS international students of the Batch 2016 were selected, and randomly divided into the "Rain Classroom" teaching group ( n = 27, experimental group) and the traditional teaching group ( n = 28, control group) according to their academic performance, age, gender, learning attitude, learning ability, and their original country. The experimental group took "Rain Classroom" assisted teaching, and control group took traditional teaching.The teachers for two groups were the same. They have been engaged in the "Pharmacology" course for international students for many years. The chapter "Antihypertensives" in textbook " Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews, Pharmacology (edited by Karen Whalen)" was selected as teaching content. The teaching effects were evaluated by the knowledge assessment (70 points) and process evaluation (30 points). A questionnaire survey was conducted at the end of the course. The results were statistically analyzed by t-test and Chi-square test using SPSS 11.5 software. Results:Compared with the traditional teaching group, the students of "Rain Classroom" group obtained a significantly higher score in exam. The average exam score of the "Rain Classroom" group was (58.6±6.8) points, while the average exam score of the traditional teaching group was (52.3±9.4) points, indicating a better mastery of knowledge for "Rain Classroom" group ( P < 0.05). The process evaluation showed that the students in the "Rain Classroom" group were more active in participation and the interaction, which was significantly higher than that in the traditional teaching group (7.4 vs. 2.8 times per students). No obvious difference was observed in students' attendance and homework scores for these two groups. According to the questionnaire survey, the "Rain Classroom" group enhanced students' interest in learning, improved the concentration in classes, and thus promoted the mastery of knowledge. Conclusion:The present study has confirmed the "Rain Classroom" teaching method is conducive to mobilizing students' enthusiasm for learning and improving teaching effect.

Construction and application of bilingual test question database of digitalized systematic anatomy for international students in China / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Objective:To explore the teaching resources innovation and the teaching quality improvement for international students in clinical medicine based on the bilingual test question database of digitalized systematic anatomy.Methods:The test question database was set up and applied to Batch 2018 international students of clinical medicine (experiment group). The results of the usual test, final theory, and experimental examination of Batch 2017 international students (control group) were compared to verify the application value of the test question database. Questionnaires were used to get feedback from international students, and the feasibility of developing the test question database and the driving effect of teaching reform were further evaluated. SPSS 20.0 was used for data analysis, and the examination achievements of the two groups were compared with independent-samples t test and the measurement data were expressed by (mean ± standard deviation). Results:There was no significant difference between the two groups in the usual test results ( P>0.05), and in the experimental group, the results of final theory and experimental examination were significantly higher than those in the control group ( P<0.05). According to the questionnaire, more than 89.55%(155) of the international students highly appraised the test question database in terms of learning resources, quality of questions, examination mode and experience evaluation, while only 52.02%(90) of them recognized the bilingual form of the test questions. Conclusion:The bilingual test question database of digital systematic anatomy has effectively expanded the teaching resources and promoted the teaching reform of international students.

The effect of simulation-based diagnosis and treatment on the improvement of international students' cardiovascular clinical practice / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Objective:To explore the effect of simulation-based diagnosis and treatment on the teaching of international students in cardiovascular clinical practice.Methods:In the study, 35 international students were randomized into experimental group and control group. Eighteen students in experimental group were divided into 3 groups with 6 students in each group, receiving simulation-based diagnosis and treatment teaching, and 17 students in control group took routine clinical practice. The teaching effect of the two groups was evaluated by filling in the evaluation form and doing relevant clinical ability test. SPSS 19.0 software was used to perform t test. Results:According to the statistical results of the evaluation form, the international students participating in the teaching of simulation-based diagnosis and treatment all hoped to adopt this method more often in their practice in every department. In terms of clinical ability test, the experimental group was better than the control group in history collection [(22.16±2.17) vs. (20.33±2.03)], physical examination [(23.05±1.79) vs. (19.78±2.05)] and question answering [(23.50± 1.47) vs. (19.56±1.92)], and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in medical record writing between the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The application of highly simulation-based diagnosis and treatment teaching can make up for the defect that international students can not fully contact with patients during the internship, which is helpful to improve their clinical skills and enhance the doctor-patient communication ability and other medical professional quality.

Application of case-based learning combined with role-playing mode in clinical practice teaching for international students in department of dermatology / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Objective:To explore the application value of case-based learning (CBL) combined with role-playing mode in clinical practice teaching for international students in department of dermatology.Methods:International students from Batch 2013 and Batch 2014 of MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, MBBS) Program of Sichuan University were recruited and divided into study and control group respectively. CBL combined with role-playing mode and traditional lecture-based learning (LBL) was adopted in the study group. The control group adopted the traditional LBL only. The points of knowledge gain, degree of interest inspiration, analytical ability and communication skill were assessed within the study group by questionnaire, meanwhile the final-test scores were compared between the study and control groups. SPSS 17.0 was used for t test, and signed rank-sum test of paired design was used for comparison. Results:Within the study group, the points of knowledge gain, degree of interest inspiration, analytical ability and communication skill for CBL combined with role-playing mode[95 (91,100)] were significantly higher than those of LBL [84 (78, 100)], and the final-test scores were significantly higher in study group [(90.23±4.78) points] than those in control group [(82.51±7.57) points] ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Clinical practice teaching for international medical students can be improved with the CBL combined with role-playing mode based on traditional LBL, which is worthy of widely application in future clinical education.

An Evaluation on the Attitudes and Importance-Satisfaction on Service Quality of University Foodservice among International Students in Busan / 대한지역사회영양학회지

OBJECTIVES: This study examined the usage status and the degree of satisfaction of university foodservice (UF) perceived by international students in Busan. METHODS: A questionnaire survey was conducted on the utilization of UF, improvement requirements, preference type and recipe, as well as the importance and satisfaction of UF quality attributes as perceived by international students (n=604) at universities in the Busan area between April and June 2017.

La dimensión sociocultural de la globalización en relatos sobre una experiencia de movilidad internacional universitaria / The sociocultural dimension of globalization in narratives about experiences of international university exchanges / A dimensão sociocultural da globalização em relatos sobre uma experiência de mobilidade internacional

Resumen (analítico): Este trabajo analiza la experiencia de un grupo de jóvenes estudiantes daneses en la Universidad de Valparaíso, en el marco de un programa de movilidad internacional. El uso de relatos de vida nos permite describir no sólo las formas en que esta experiencia transforma sus identidades y sus trayectorias académicas, profesionales e ideológicas, sino también sus imaginarios sobre los lugares de origen y destino. Los hallazgos contribuyen a la discusión sobre la dimensión sociocultural y política de la globalización, en particular la articulación entre los valores de una ciudadanía global y las diferentes formas de comprender y vivir la alteridad.

Abstract (analytical): This paper analyzes the experiences of a group of young students from Denmark who studied at the University of Valparaiso as part of an international university exchange program. The life story methodological technique allows us to describe not just the way in which the experience of participating in an exchange program transforms students' identities and academic, professional and ideological trajectories, but also how it affects their perceptions and concepts of their places of origin and destination. The findings from this study contribute to the debate about the sociocultural and political dimensions of globalization, particularly on links between the values of global citizenship and the different ways of understanding and living alterity.

Resumo (analítico): O trabalho analisa a experiência de um grupo de jovens estudantes dinamar-queses na Universidade de Valparaíso, no contexto de um programa de mobilidade in-ternacional. O uso dos relatos de vida nos permite descrever não somente as formas em que esta experiência transforma suas identidades e trajetórias acadêmicas, profissionais e ideológicas, mas também os seus imaginários sobre os lugares de origem e destino. Os resultados contribuem à discussão sobre a dimensão sociocultural e política da globaliza-ção, em particular à articulação entre os valores de uma cidadania global e as diferentes formas de compreender e vivenciar a alteridade.

Changes in Dietary Life and Health-Related Lifestyle by Stress Level in Chinese International Students in Korea

The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in dietary life, lifestyle factors, and stress status of Chinese students who came to study abroad to South Korea. A total of 143 Chinese students were recruited from Seoul Women's University and Wonkwang University in 2013. We used SPSS 20 for statistical analyses in this study. The mean length of residence was 2.9 years for Chinese students. Most subjects aged 20–29 years immigrated to South Korea to obtain an academic degree (bachelor, master, or doctorate). We found a significant decrease in the frequency of eating fruits and vegetables among Chinese students in South Korea after migration. Further, there was a significant increase in fast food consumption and frequency of late-night snacking and eating out. In addition, their preferred beverage changed from soft drink or tea to coffee after migration. Stress level significantly (P < 0.05) increased in male students compared to female students. The high stress group watched more TV when eating compared to the low stress group. In addition, there were more students who perceived their health status as bad in the high stress group. Overall results give us useful information for targeting the most vulnerable subjects and planning nutrition intervention programs.

Weight Status, Dietary Intake And Eating Behaviour Of Nigerian Postgraduate Students In Unisza, Malaysia

University years are a critical period regarding a change in eating behaviour, notably among international students. Body weight and eating behaviour of Nigerian students have never been investigated. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the nutritional status and eating behaviour of Nigerian postgraduate students in UniSZA, Malaysia. A total of 82 students (76 male and six females) with a mean age of 28.1 ± 2.0 years old participated in this study. Participants completed a set of a self-administered questionnaire and three days 24-hour dietary record. Weight and height were measured and BMI was calculated to determine the weight status Energy and nutrient intake was described in relation to the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI). Majority of the students had normal weight (69.5%), with minority overweight and obese (11.0%). The mean total caloric intake of the students was 2142 ± 434kcal/day. More than half of the students ate carbohydrate less than the recommended range while ate fat above the recommended range. However, more than half of the students consumed protein within the recommended range. Majority of the students skipped at least one meal daily with breakfast was the most frequently skipped meal (51.2%). Most students consume fruits frequently (37.8%) and 39% consume vegetables sometimes. It is about 40.2% of students never/less than once a month consumes fast food. Present study suggests that the need of further study to monitor any changes in body weight, eating behaviours of the students after living few months in Malaysia. These might help to provide a better understanding of adaptation to new culture.

Promotion of international relations by a short-term program for international students / 医学教育

<p>Background: The center for international relations was established in 2007 and it has organized a program for accepting international students for short periods since 2009 to enhance internationalization at the medical school.</p><p>Methods: The number of inbound and outbound students, and the number of overseas medical schools with an Academic Agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding with our institution from 2008 to 2013 were counted, and the relevant achievements were evaluated.</p><p>Results: The number of inbound students increased from 0 in 2008 to 14 in 2013, and the number of outbound students also increased from 1 in 2008 to 12 in 2013. The number of overseas medical schools with an Academic Agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding also increased from 1 to 3. The number of scholarship applications to go overseas also increased from 2 to 12.</p><p></p><p>Discussion: Organizing a well-established program for inbound students probably contributed to developing the international environment within the school for both inbound and outbound students, and to enhancing discussion of student exchange with potential partner universities. The center for international relations has functioned as a hub for the students and relevant departments by centralizing information, which has markedly communication improved.</p>

Comprehensive analysis of teaching methods in experimental animal surgery for students with different majors and languages / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Objective To systematically evaluate the study of animal surgery course among medical students with different majors and languages so as to provide evidences for further improve-ment education quality. Methods Ten majors and two kinds of international medical students (in total of 1 105 students;2009 grade)of Southern Medical University were subdivided into five groups ac-cording to the relationship with clinical operative manipulation. Quality of experimental animal surgery education was tested respectively. Then SPSS 13.0 was used to statistically evaluate and analyze the data. Measurement data between two groups were compared by t-test,multi-group analysis of variance between groups was conducted using one-way ANOVA. Ranked data between groups were compared using non-parametric Mann-Whitney U rank sum test. Merits and demerits of the curriculum were dis-cussed by combing statistical results with in-class condition to provide evidences for further improve-ment. Results There was no significant difference between clinical group and clinical professional group in aseptic technique and operation skills (P=0.739),but scores of the two groups were signifi-cant higher than that of associate group (P=0.004). Moreover,scores of international students who passed Chinese TOEFL were significant higher than the others (P=0.001). Differences between groups existed predominantly in the animal surgical practice rather than in basic theory or knot and sterilized methods. Conclusions For students with different majors and languages,different teaching key points should be paid attention to. Basic surgery techniques might be emphasized on for students with associ-ate clinical major and foreign students with poor Chinese language.

Study on cross-cultural adaptation and health status in medical international students / 中华医学教育探索杂志

A descriptive study to investigate the situation of cross-cultural adaptation and health status among medical international students was carried out using cluster sampling method and self-designed questionnaire in Dalian Medical University.148 international students come from 24 countries.There are 5 religions belief among these students.Islam,Catholic,Hindu,Buddhism and Sikhism.The main obstacles of cross-cultural adaptation are language,accommodation and diet.Economic status and stress of interpersonal relationship are also the main causes affecting the physical and mental health of medical international students.

Practice and experience of nuclear medicine teaching in English for international students / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Course teaching for international students in many domestic universities is in English.Some practice and experience of the department of nuclear medicine in Tianjin medical university are introduced from the aspects of teaching course,concerning preparations before class,teaching process and teaching techniques,which will give references to nuclear medicine teaching for international students.

Practice of English Teaching of Pathology Practical Training for International Student / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Teachers should have a good understanding of characteristic of Pathology Practical Training and enhance language communication competence,especially the expression ability in medical English.Meanwhile,it is essential for teachers to establish harmonious relationship with international students.

Accordant Management of International Medical Students from the Perspective of Culture Fusion / 中国医学伦理学

As the expanding and ever more diverse group of international students coming to China from abroad currently,the Chinese education for international students has developed a lot.However,new problems and higher demands also arise for the educational management in higher educational institutes.This paper explores to build up a scientific managing mechanism for international medical students based on the perspectives of culture fusion and the cultural differences among different nations,in order to make present higher education go parallel to the international standard.